Yellowstone at Mountains Edge -- Homes For Sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What Should You Know About Yellowstone at Mountains Edge at a Glance?

Yellowstone is a single-family neighborhood inside Mountains Edge -- a 3,500-acre master plan built 2004-2010 by Focus Property Group, served by the City of Las Vegas. The 89178 ZIP area shows a $494,450 median list price and 32-day pace per Las Vegas REALTORS, with 198 active listings and entry homes from $320K.

• The plan: a 3,500-acre master plan by Focus Property Group, developed 2004-2010, with 100-plus acres of parks and a connected trail network anchored by Exploration Peak Park.
• The price ladder: $320K entry three-bedroom homes through $500K+ upgraded four- and five-bedroom floor plans -- all 2004-2010 construction with desert-contemporary design.
• Schools: zoned Wright Elementary (7/10 GreatSchools), Faiss Middle (6/10), and Sierra Vista High (6/10), with Doral Academy and Pinecrest Academy charters at 8/10 nearby.
• Market pace: 198 active listings and a 32-day median DOM across the 89178 ZIP in June 2026 -- an active, price-sensitive family market.
• City backbone: LVMPD coverage, City of Las Vegas services, Blue Diamond Road retail, and I-215 access putting the airport 20 minutes away.

Last updated June 2026 · Sources: LVR, U.S. Census, City of Las Vegas

PRICE DISTRIBUTION

How Many Yellowstone Area Homes Sell in Each Price Range?

Median list price across the 89178 ZIP area sits at $494,450 per Las Vegas REALTORS June 2026 MLS data. Yellowstone homes price between $320K and $500K, but the broader ZIP includes southwest Las Vegas listings above and below that band. The price-band breakdown below reflects the 198 active listings across the corridor.

Counts are NREG-modeled allocations of the 198 active ZIP 89178 listings, consistent with the $494,450 median · June 2026 · Links open the Las Vegas MLS search pre-filtered by price.

SAFETY & CRIME

How Safe Is Yellowstone at Mountains Edge?

• LVMPDLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department coverageCity of Las Vegas services and city police
• 72%Homeownership in Mountains EdgeCommunity records -- owner-heavy demographics
• 2004-2010Purpose-built streets, interior layoutNo through-traffic arterials bisecting residential blocks
• BelowViolent crime vs national average, southwest LV corridorFBI Uniform Crime Reporting

Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (latest available data), City of Las Vegas / LVMPD. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY REPORT CARD

How Does Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Score?

Yellowstone earns strong marks for value, parks, and mountain views, with honest trade-offs on zoned school ratings and the commute to the Strip. Below is our category-by-category report card -- the same six factors our agents walk through with every relocating buyer before a first tour of this Mountains Edge neighborhood.

• B+

  Grade B+: Safety

  LVMPD coverage; Mountains Edge's owner-heavy demographics and interior street layout keep typical incidents to suburban property matters. Verify block-level data via LVMPD's public crime map.

• B

  Grade B: Schools

  Zoned campuses rate 6-7/10 on GreatSchools; strong charter alternatives -- Doral Academy and Pinecrest Academy at 8/10 -- compensate well for families willing to choose charter options.

• A-

  Grade A-: Cost of Living

  $494K ZIP-area median, $60--$150/mo combined HOA, zero state income tax, and property taxes running 0.5--0.7% of value -- strong value for newer construction with mountain views.

• B+

  Grade B+: Amenities

  100+ park acres, Exploration Peak summit trail, connected bike paths, Blue Diamond Road retail, and I-215 corridor access.

• A

  Grade A: Outdoor Access

  Exploration Peak Park and Mountains Edge Regional Park are outstanding; Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is 15 minutes northwest.

• B

  Grade B: Commute

  Blue Diamond Road handles local errands in minutes; I-215 reaches the airport in 20 minutes and the Strip in 25 -- slightly longer than midvalley addresses.

Source: Compiled from GreatSchools.org, FBI UCR, BLS, and Walk Score. Methodology: 6 weighted categories on a 4.0-equivalent scale. Last refreshed June 2026.

POPULATION & GROWTH

How Fast Is the Mountains Edge Area Growing?

Mountains Edge was developed primarily between 2004 and 2010, so the plan's residential stock is largely set -- but its parent city, Las Vegas, has added population steadily, and the southwest valley's I-215 corridor continues attracting new retail and employment that supports neighborhood demand. Clark County as a whole has added roughly 230,000 residents since 2010 per U.S. Census counts.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and City of Las Vegas. Citywide figures shown because the Census does not tabulate Yellowstone or Mountains Edge separately; projection reflects recent Las Vegas growth rates. Last updated June 2026.

LIVABILITY SCORES

How Does Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Score for Livability?

Yellowstone combines B-plus safety, A-grade outdoor access, and an A-minus cost-of-living score, with honest trade-offs on zoned school ratings and the Strip commute. The rings below break the composite into the six categories buyers ask about most, benchmarked against Census, FBI, and GreatSchools data for the 89178 ZIP corridor.

• 78B+

  Overall Livability

• 72B

  Schools (zoned)

• 80B+

  Safety

• 82A-

  Cost of Living

• 78B+

  Amenities

• 88A

  Outdoor / Recreation

Scores synthesized from AreaVibes, Niche, and Census data — updated quarterly.

MARKET TRENDS · LAST 12 MONTHS

How Is the Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Real Estate Market Trending?

Median sold price, days on market, and monthly closings for the 89178 ZIP area (Mountains Edge and surrounding southwest Las Vegas neighborhoods) from Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Scope honesty first: ZIP 89178 is broader than Yellowstone itself; monthly points are NREG-modeled values anchored to probed medians -- read the level and the pace, not single-month wiggles.

Updated: June 2026 · Next update: July 2026

Market Competitiveness

How Competitive Is Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Right Now?

The 89178 ZIP area is a balanced-to-moderate market -- 32 median days on market and 198 active listings in June 2026 per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Well-priced homes in good condition with mountain views draw offers within the first two weekends; homes needing cosmetic updates or priced above recent comps give buyers room to negotiate.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS / GLVAR data + NREG analysis, June 2026. ZIP-area scope (89178) -- broader than Yellowstone itself; treat figures as area-level orientation.

Submarket Comparison

How Do Henderson’s Top 6 Submarkets Compare?

A like-for-like comparison of Henderson’s six most-searched submarkets — median price, dollars per square foot, days on market, inventory, and lifestyle fit — using closed-sale data refreshed monthly via Las Vegas REALTORS. Prices span $685K in Green Valley Ranch to $2.85M in MacDonald Highlands, a fourfold spread.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, June 2026. Median prices based on closed sales in last 90 days. Listing counts updated every 15 minutes via Repliers IDX.

Submarket Deep Dive

What’s Inside Henderson’s Top Submarkets?

BY ZIP CODE

What Does the Henderson Market Look Like by ZIP Code?

Henderson's 8 primary ZIP codes vary widely by price and inventory — from $382K medians in 89002 to $510K+ in 89052, per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data. Use the table below to identify the ZIP that matches your budget and lifestyle, then click through for street-level listings and trends.

Source: Las Vegas REALTORS MLS. Median calculated from closed sales in trailing 90 days. ZIP boundaries per Clark County GIS.

WHY HENDERSON

Why Does Henderson Outperform Its Peers?

From safety to taxes to master-planned design, Henderson consistently ranks at the top of the Las Vegas Valley. The five advantages below are each tied to a verifiable source — FBI crime data, the Nevada Revised Statutes, and U.S. Census figures — not marketing copy, so you can check every claim yourself.

1. 1

   Safety

   Crime rate 44% below the national average; consistently in MONEY magazine's Best Places to Live top 50.

   Source: FBI UCR 2024
2. 2

   Master-Planned Excellence

   Four of the nation's top 50 master-planned communities — Green Valley Ranch, Anthem, Inspirada, and Cadence.

   Source: RCLCO 2025
3. 3

   Tax Advantages

   No state income tax, no inheritance tax, and a 3% annual cap on property-tax increases for primary residences.

   Source: Nevada AB489
4. 4

   Healthcare Hub

   Three major hospitals within city limits (Henderson, St. Rose Siena, St. Rose San Martin) and the shortest ER wait times in Clark County.

   Source: Henderson Hospital
5. 5

   Outdoor Access

   Lake Mead 15 min, Red Rock 35 min, 220+ miles of trails, and 70+ parks for year-round recreation.

   Source: City of Henderson

WHY BUY IN HENDERSON

What Are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home in Henderson?

Henderson's case rests on numbers, not adjectives: 6.8% median appreciation per Las Vegas REALTORS trailing-twelve-month data, property taxes capped at 3% annual growth under Nevada law, and zero state income tax. The ten reasons below pair each claim with its named source.

1. 1

   No state income tax

   Save 7-13% vs CA, NY, and IL on income.

   Nevada Department of Taxation

2. 2

   Property tax cap at 3% annual

   Nevada AB489 protects primary residences from runaway tax increases.

   Nevada AB489

3. 3

   Top 10% U.S. livability score

   AreaVibes rates Henderson 87/100 vs a national median of 64.

   AreaVibes

4. 4

   Safest mid-size city in Nevada

   Crime runs 44% below the national average.

   FBI UCR 2024

5. 5

   Master-planned community concentration

   Four RCLCO top-50 communities sit within city limits.

   RCLCO 2025

6. 6

   6.8% median home appreciation YoY

   Henderson values continue to outpace the national average.

   Las Vegas REALTORS, May 2026

7. 7

   6.2% gross rental yield

   Strong investor returns vs a 3.8% national average.

   Las Vegas REALTORS

8. 8

   23-min average commute to Strip + Airport

   Henderson Strip Pkwy + I-215 access keep drive times short.

   Google Maps

9. 9

   320 days of sunshine annually

   Among the sunniest metros in the country.

   NOAA climate normals 1990-2020

10. 10

    Top-rated CCSD school zones

    Green Valley HS, Coronado HS, and Foothill HS all rate 8+/10.

    GreatSchools

THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES

Can You Tour Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Homes This Weekend?

Yes -- 198 active listings across ZIP 89178 mean most weekends carry open houses from entry three-bedroom homes through upgraded four- and five-bedroom floor plans with Spring Mountain views. Well-priced homes near the ZIP-area median often go under contract within two weekends. Set up alerts, browse listings, or call (702) 637-1759 for a custom tour route.

RELOCATION TIMELINE

How to Relocate to Yellowstone at Mountains Edge in 8 Steps

From first research to keys-in-hand, here is the 8-12 week timeline most Yellowstone buyers follow. Two deadlines are statutory: Nevada requires a driver's license within 30 days of residency and vehicle registration within 60, per the Nevada DMV -- miss them and registration penalties stack.

1. 01

   Pick your price range and lot position

   Decide which Yellowstone you are buying: $320K--$400K entry three-bedroom homes, $400K--$460K mid-tier four-bedrooms, or $460K--$500K+ upgraded floor plans with mountain-view premiums. Trail-backing lots command a noticeable premium over interior streets.

2. 02

   Get pre-approved with HOA in mind

   FHA and conventional loans both work across the $320K--$500K range. The two-layer HOA of $60--$150 per month factors into your debt-to-income ratio -- get fully underwritten before you tour so you can move fast on a well-priced home.

3. 03

   Hire a Yellowstone specialist

   Phase-by-phase HOA variation, lot-premium positioning, and the two-layer document process require local knowledge. An agent who knows which Yellowstone streets trail-back, which phases run lighter dues, and what the Exploration Peak view premium is worth pays for itself in one negotiation.

4. 04

   Tour in person or virtually

   Walk a Yellowstone street, hike the Exploration Peak trail, and drive the Blue Diamond Road commute corridor in one afternoon -- the mountain-view reality check is worth the trip before you write an offer.

5. 05

   Write and negotiate the offer

   Well-priced homes with Exploration Peak views draw competing offers; homes needing cosmetic updates or priced above the ZIP-area median give buyers negotiating room. Block-specific comp analysis drives the right strategy.

6. 06

   Inspection, HOA docs, and appraisal

   Budget 2004-2010 system diligence: HVAC units, water heaters, and roofing are at or approaching service midpoints. Order both master-association and sub-association resale packages simultaneously -- the two-layer structure adds a few days to document collection.

7. 07

   Clear conditions and fund

   Nevada closes through escrow companies; expect 30-45 days from acceptance to funding. HOA resale-package delivery typically takes 5-10 business days per association -- your agent should order both packages at contract acceptance.

8. 08

   Close, move, and register

   Transfer utilities (NV Energy, Southwest Gas, City of Las Vegas water services), then handle the Nevada DMV -- license within 30 days of establishing residency, vehicle registration within 60.

ECONOMY & JOBS

What Drives the Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Area Economy?

The Mountains Edge corridor anchors on the southwest valley retail and I-215 logistics base. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Las Vegas metro remains historically active, and I-215 puts Yellowstone residents within 15 minutes of Henderson corporate campuses and 20 minutes of the airport employment cluster.

Top Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Area Employers

• Harry Reid International Airport (logistics and aviation)About 20 minutes via I-215/I-15 -- a major employment anchor for the southwest valley
• Henderson corporate and industrial corridorsHenderson's Sunset Road and Eastern Avenue employment base -- 15 minutes east on I-215
• Blue Diamond Road retail and service corridorGrocery, restaurant, fitness, and service employment within five minutes of Yellowstone
• Las Vegas Strip hospitality and gamingAbout 25 minutes north via I-15 -- the metro's largest employment cluster
• Clark County School District (89178 campuses)Wright Elementary, Faiss Middle, and Sierra Vista High serve the Mountains Edge corridor
• Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountains recreation servicesTourism and recreation employment base 15-20 minutes northwest

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, City of Las Vegas. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUNITY COMPARISON

How Does Yellowstone Compare to Henderson, Las Vegas & Summerlin?

If you are weighing Yellowstone against the valley's other suburban addresses, this side-by-side covers the metrics buyers ask about most, updated June 2026. Yellowstone wins on parks-per-dollar and mountain-view access, Henderson on schools and safety infrastructure, Summerlin on trail depth and luxury inventory -- sources are LVR, the U.S. Census, and FBI UCR.

Sources: Las Vegas REALTORS, U.S. Census QuickFacts. Yellowstone figures are NREG-modeled from ZIP 89178 data -- the Census and MLS do not tabulate the neighborhood separately. Last updated June 2026.

COMMUTE & TRANSPORTATION

How Easy Is Getting Around From Yellowstone at Mountains Edge?

Blue Diamond Road handles daily errands without touching the freeway, and the I-215 beltway gives Yellowstone fast access to Henderson, the airport, and the Strip. Mean Las Vegas commutes run near 26 minutes per U.S. Census ACS data -- and from the southwest valley, residents often beat that average for Henderson-direction commutes.

Drive Times from Yellowstone at Mountains Edge

• 5 minBlue Diamond Road retailBlue Diamond Rd east
• 5 minExploration Peak ParkS Buffalo Dr
• 15 minRed Rock Canyon NCABlue Diamond Rd west
• 15 minHendersonI-215 east
• 20 minHarry Reid Intl AirportI-215 east / I-15 north
• 25 minLas Vegas StripI-15 north
• 30 minDowntown Las VegasI-15 north
• 30 minSummerlinI-215 northwest

Transportation Options

• Driving

  The default, and efficient: Blue Diamond Road handles local errands, I-215 east reaches Henderson in 15 minutes and the airport in 20, and I-15 puts the Strip 25 minutes north. Southwest location means against-traffic direction for many Strip and airport commutes.

• RTC Transit

  RTC Southernmost service covers Blue Diamond Road and select I-215 corridor stops. Still plan a car-first life -- Mountains Edge transit is suitable for specific commutes, not general daily use.

• Cycling & Trails

  The Mountains Edge connected trail network is practical for neighborhood recreation and park access -- Exploration Peak and the Regional Park are reachable without crossing an arterial. Road cycling uses Blue Diamond Road shoulders and I-215 parallel routes.

• Rideshare

  Available at reasonable rates from the southwest valley -- airport runs typically cost $25-$35 given the 20-minute drive, and Strip runs cost $30-$45 depending on surge pricing and time of day.

Drive times based on average non-rush-hour conditions. Sources: Google Maps traffic data, RTC of Southern Nevada.

Quick Answer

What down payment do you need to buy in Yellowstone at Mountains Edge?

Most Yellowstone buyers put down 5 to 20 percent. Conventional loans start at 3 percent down; FHA allows 3.5 percent and covers the entire $320K to $500K range without jumbo financing. VA loans allow zero down for eligible veterans -- a meaningful segment of the southwest Las Vegas buyer pool. On a $460,000 mid-range purchase, plan roughly $23,000 at 5 percent to $92,000 at 20 percent. Entry homes near $320,000 need as little as $11,200 down with FHA. The combined HOA of $60--$150 per month factors into your DTI calculation -- build it into your pre-approval from the start.

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What Else Do People Ask About Yellowstone at Mountains Edge?

Eight questions Yellowstone buyers actually search -- each answered with data points and dollar figures drawn from the City of Las Vegas services directory, Las Vegas REALTORS MLS statistics, FBI crime data, and GreatSchools school ratings, so every figure is independently verifiable and linked to a named primary source.

WHY NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Why Is Nevada Real Estate Group the #1 Real Estate Team in Nevada?

9,600+ closed transactions and $4.85B+ in volume since 2011 -- including Mountains Edge floor plans, lot-premium positioning, and two-layer HOA navigation. Our agents know which Yellowstone streets carry Exploration Peak view premiums and which phases run lighter dues. That depth is why Nevada Real Estate Group ranks #1 in Nevada.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Which Communities Are Within 30 Minutes of Yellowstone at Mountains Edge?

Compare Yellowstone with neighboring southwest Las Vegas master plans and adjacent cities. Each card pairs the commute time with price positioning, so you can judge whether trading Mountains Edge's park system for gates, golf, or different school zones actually buys you more home for the money.

A-Z INDEX

Which Mountains Edge Neighborhoods Can You Explore A-Z?

Multiple named neighborhoods fill the 3,500-acre Mountains Edge master plan. Dedicated pages are rolling out -- the entries below are indexed alphabetically for orientation, and our team can pull current listings, dues, and school zoning for any of them on request.

Sources & Methodology

Where Does This Yellowstone at Mountains Edge Data Come From?

Every statistic on this page is sourced from a primary or government dataset, and we refresh these numbers monthly. One honesty note: the MLS reports at ZIP level, and ZIP 89178 is broader than Yellowstone -- so area statistics are labeled as such, and per-neighborhood figures are NREG-modeled estimates. Follow any link to verify a figure.

1. Las Vegas REALTORS (LVR) — Median list and sold prices, days on market, and closing counts for the 89178 ZIP area (Mountains Edge corridor). lasvegasrealtors.com
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Las Vegas city population, income, age, and housing data (Yellowstone is not separately tabulated). census.gov/quickfacts
3. City of Las Vegas — Parks, city services, LVMPD coverage, and short-term rental regulations. lasvegasnevada.gov
4. Clark County Assessor — Property tax rates, assessed values, parcel data, and post-sale tax-reset records. clarkcountynv.gov/assessor
5. Nevada Revised Statutes 361.471 — The 3% annual property-tax cap on primary residences. leg.state.nv.us
6. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) — Las Vegas and southwest valley violent and property crime rates, national comparisons. fbi.gov/ucr
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Metro employment, unemployment, and wage data for the Las Vegas metropolitan area. bls.gov
8. GreatSchools.org — K-12 school ratings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios for 89178 corridor schools. greatschools.org
9. Nevada Report Card — State accountability data used to cross-check school ratings for Wright, Faiss, and Sierra Vista. nevadareportcard.nv.gov
10. Freddie Mac PMMS — Mortgage rate weekly survey used in the payment calculator and buy-vs-rent model. freddiemac.com/pmms
11. California Franchise Tax Board — California's 13.3% top marginal income tax rate -- referenced in the Nevada vs. California relocation comparison. ftb.ca.gov

Methodology: Listing data is sourced via Repliers IDX feed (Las Vegas MLS) and refreshed every 15 minutes. Demographic and economic data are pulled monthly via Census/BLS APIs. School data is refreshed quarterly. All comparisons are like-for-like (same metric, same time period).

Last refresh: June 2026 · Next scheduled refresh: July 2026